CFS · 14 hours ago
Staff Accountant
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
2+ years expCFS is a rapidly growing non-profit organization looking to add a Staff Accountant to their team. The Staff Accountant will support the Finance Department by performing day-to-day accounting functions, including managing accounts payable and cash collections, and maintaining grant information.
Human ResourcesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Dominic Gold
Responsibilities
Daily & Routine Accounting Operations
Manage Accounts Payable (A/P) including invoice entry, coding, approvals, vendor file maintenance, and weekly check/EFT processing
Manage cash collections, including deposit preparation, daily receipting, and reconciling cash received to funding sources
Enter and maintain general ledger (G/L) journal entries for recurring and nonrecurring transactions
Support accounts receivable (A/R) tracking, including invoicing funders, monitoring payments, and communicating outstanding items
Grant & Contract Accounting
Develop, maintain, and track grant information, including award amounts, contract terms, start/end dates, spending deadlines, funder requirements, and key contacts
Support the preparation of monthly vouchering packages, including documentation, payroll allocations, expense backup, and funder-specific forms
Maintain electronic and physical grant files in accordance with IDHS, CDPH, ICJIA, HUD, and other funder requirements
Month-End Close & Reconciliation
Record transactions for bank accounts, credit cards, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet accounts
Assist in producing internal financial reports, variance analyses, and supporting schedules
Maintain organized audit-ready documentation throughout the year for annual audit support
Internal Support & Communication
Provide administrative support for vendor setup, W-9s, 1099 tracking, and contract documentation
Maintain strong internal controls and follow all fiscal policies and procedures
Assist with ad-hoc financial projects as assigned
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and GAAP
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
High attention to detail with excellent accuracy in data entry and documentation
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP preferred)
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with program and finance staff
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive financial information
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn nonprofit accounting concepts (fund accounting, restricted/unrestricted, grant allocations)
Ability to organize and maintain accurate grant and vendor files
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Minimum of 2 years of non-profit accounting required
Experience with accounts payable, general ledger entries, and reconciliations required
Preferred
Experience working with grants or funder reimbursement processes a plus
FundEZ experience preferred; willingness to train and develop required
Benefits
Strong medical / dental / vision
403B match
Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Casey
CEO, Founder
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